The counter-terrorism operations, in which seven Iranian nationals were arrested, is the lead for a number of the papers. It also reports that the attack was "foiled" only hours before it was due to be launched. The Times says a request from the government to access the European Union's crime and illegal migration databases, external has been rejected. According to the Times, Brussels has told negotiators it can't share information including the fingerprints of illegal migrants with British police and immigration officials. And the i paper says Starmer is "pinning his political hopes" on an expected interest rate cut this week, external, and a "looming" immigration crackdown to fight off Reform UK.
